DE102019125238A1 - Device and method for a SIM card (subscriber identity module) controlled buoy system, which is commanded, rented and controlled via an app (application software) or PWA (progressive web app) and mobile phone. - Google Patents

Abstract

A buoy system is described, consisting of a SIM module with SIM card, a supply unit and one or more buoys 1 (in the following mooring buoys) that appear and descend. The tenant 25 (user) receives temporary control over buoy 1 by means of a SIM card (module) and an app 14 or PWA via a mobile device 13 and / or PC 31. The control for the tenant is limited in time by a database 16 , released or blocked and takes place via mobile networks and SIM card. The up and down (position) of the mooring buoy 1 is forced by means of the Archimedean principle or electromechanically. The check of the position of the mooring buoy 1 is carried out by means of a barometer and control valve, which is connected in front of a swim bladder or by means of an electrical control in the motor unit as well as a pacer or sensor. Cable length meter. The database 16 and the associated app 14 process the registration, the rental, the reservation of mooring buoy 1 and the payment for services. In addition to the control via SIM card (module), the app 14 and a mobile device 13, there is information on the app 14 regarding the selected mooring buoy 1 with ID number, rental date with time (start & end), calendar with reservations, Position (longitude & latitude), current status (active or passive) of other mooring buoys, max.swell circle without anchor line, water depth & tidal range, boat names on the neighboring buoys, route planner, etc.

Description

The invention is in the field of fastening devices for watercraft outside of port facilities and jetties.

There are always bays in the sea / lakes that are controlled due to the weather or the beauty. If there are no berths there, anchors are used. Anchoring has significant disadvantages: a few attempts have to be made before the anchor is firmly in place. This causes great environmental damage to the sea or lake floor. There is also damage to pipes and piping that have been laid on the seabed. Heavy seas or winds can cause even greater damage. In the worst case, the anchor loses its grip, which can lead to collisions, even if there is an anchor watch. Depending on the weather and the swell, the swell circle (radius of the ship's offset) is different in size, which means a further risk of collision.

In very few of these bays, public or private institutions have implemented the option of mooring using uncontrolled mooring buoys. It is hoped that the costs for installation and maintenance will be paid in through a fee. The levies for berthing at the buoys are collected manually. Here a person drives from ship to ship and collects money. The following difficulties arise: Very distant beeches are hardly checked. Ships were docked outside of the control times. Investment fees are collected several times. The personnel costs are higher than the income.

In coveted bays with uncontrolled mooring buoys, it often happens that all mooring buoys are occupied and / or anchoring is strictly prohibited. Due to the lack of foresight, further journeys then have to follow, which does not contribute to safety. You cannot plan a tour either, as you never know whether there will be free mooring buoys.

The object of the invention is to provide an apparatus and a method that the o. G. Fixes problems with prior art. The buoy system (in the following mooring buoy), controlled by a SIM card, operated and controlled via app / PWA, can be rented, reserved and provides information on the surroundings, e.g. B. Location back. The device comprises:

• - weltweit einzigartige SIM-Karten-Nummer ist gleichzeitig die Anlegebojen-ID
• - Die SIM-Karte und damit die Anlegebojen wird für den Nutzer (Mieter) freigeschalten und gesperrt.
• - über die Mobilfunktechnologien werden alle Daten hin und her gesendet

SIM module that accepts the SIM card.

• - Worldwide unique SIM card number is also the mooring buoy ID
• - The SIM card and thus the mooring buoys are activated and blocked for the user (tenant).
• - All data is sent back and forth via mobile radio technologies

• - Weltweite Installation der App/PWA für die gängigen Betriebssysteme
• - Erstellen eines Kontos mit Name und Kommunikationsweg z. B. Mobilfunk, Email, usw.
• - Einstellen von Zahlungsverkehrsdaten z. B. via Kreditkarte, Abbuchung, Anbieter, usw.
• - Eingabe der Wasserfahrzeugdaten z. B. Länge, Tiefgang, Typ, Schiffsnummer usw.
• - Wo und wann will man eine Anlegeboje mieten (mit Kostenauskunft)
• - Reservierung der Anlegeboje
• - Summierung aller Kosten und Bezahlvorgang starten
• - usw.

App / PWA with the following entries:

• - Worldwide installation of the app / PWA for the common operating systems
• - Creation of an account with name and communication channel z. B. Cellular, Email, etc.
• - Setting of payment transaction data e.g. B. via credit card, direct debit, provider, etc.
• - Input of the watercraft data z. B. length, draft, type, ship number, etc.
• - Where and when do you want to rent a mooring buoy (with cost information)
• - Reservation of the mooring buoy
• - Start totaling all costs and the payment process
• - etc.

• - Der Kontoinhaber mit Wasserfahrzeug wird angezeigt
• - Aus einer Liste aller reservierten Anlegebojen in sortierter Reihenfolge (z. B. Entfernung, Name, Himmelsrichtung) kann man auswählen
• - Die gewählte Anlegeboje wird mit ID (SIM-Nummer) und den Kosten angezeigt
• - Die Mietdaten mit Uhrzeit (Anfang & Ende)
• - Position (Längen- & Breitengrad) der Anlegeboje
• - Entfernung zwischen Mobilfunkgerät und Anlegeboje
• - Aktuelle Lage (aktiv - auf Wasserlinie bzw. passiv - auf Grund) der Anlegeboje
• - Schwellkreis mit maximaler Ankerleinenlänge in Bezug auf Schiffslänge
• - Wassertiefe & möglicher Tidenhub
• - Verbleibende Mietzeit der Anlegeboje
• - Kalender mit Reservierungen der gemieteten Anlegeboje
• - Nächste freie Anlegeboje und Mietkosten
• - Optional: man kann sich alle freien Anlegebojen im Umkreis anzeigen lassen
• - Optional: Wasserfahrzeugnamen der Nachbarn der gemieteten Anlegeboje
• - Optional: Routenplaner mit Bojenreservierung und Kosten
• - Optional: Besonderheiten an diesem Ort (Strömungen, Gastronomie, Umweltschutz, usw.)
• - usw.

With the following issues:

• - The account holder with the watercraft is displayed
• - You can choose from a list of all reserved mooring buoys in sorted order (e.g. distance, name, direction)
• - The selected mooring buoy is displayed with ID (SIM number) and the costs
• - The rental data with time (start & end)
• - Position (longitude & latitude) of the mooring buoy
• - Distance between the mobile device and the mooring buoy
• - Current position (active - on the waterline or passive - on the ground) of the mooring buoy
• - Swell circle with maximum anchor line length in relation to the length of the ship
• - Water depth & possible tidal range
• - Remaining rental time of the mooring buoy
• - Calendar with reservations of the rented mooring buoy
• - Next free mooring buoy and rental costs
• - Optional: you can display all free mooring buoys in the area
• - Optional: watercraft names of the neighbors of the rented mooring buoy
• - Optional: route planner with buoy reservation and costs
• - Optional: Special features of this place (currents, gastronomy, environmental protection, etc.)
• - etc.

One central, several national or data bases in the cloud, which manage all buoy systems and all accounts. The reservations, payments and the current position of the mooring buoy are processed here. The release for controlling the buoy via SIM card is also given here, i.e. the mooring buoy is activated for control by the mobile phone number (SIM card number) of the tenant or with his account.

• - Einer Solareinheit, die für Energie sorgt bzw. einem Windrad, wobei auch eine Kombination möglich ist
• - Einer Batterie, die überschüssige Energie speichert und später abgeben kann
• - Einer Kompressionseinheit, die das Fluid unter Druck setzt und einem Druckbehälter (bei der archimedischen Lösung)
• - Eine Motoreinheit mit Seilwinde und /oder Bremse (bei der elektromechanischen Lösung)
• - Eine bzw. mehrere Steuereinheiten mit SIM-Modulen, welche die Ventile ansteuern; die Steuerleistungen messen, die Drücke in den Druckleitungen messen und die Drücke in den Schwimmblasen (bei der archimedischen Lösung)
• - Eine oder mehrere Steuereinheiten mit SIM-Modulen, welche die Motoren ansteuern, die Leistungen misst und die Schrittgeber oder Kabellängenmesser Daten weiterleitet (bei der elektromechanischen Lösung)
• - Eine Kamera /Webcam, die den Betreibern die visuelle Kontrolle ermöglicht (optional)
• - Ein Audio-Modul um auditiven Kontakt mit dem Mieter aufzunehmen

Supply unit that can be immobile and mobile. The supply unit consists of:

• - A solar unit that provides energy or a wind turbine, although a combination is also possible
• - A battery that stores excess energy and can later release it
• - A compression unit that puts the fluid under pressure and a pressure vessel (in the Archimedean solution)
• - A motor unit with winch and / or brake (for the electromechanical solution)
• - One or more control units with SIM modules that control the valves; Measure the control outputs, measure the pressures in the pressure lines and the pressures in the swim bladders (in the Archimedean solution)
• - One or more control units with SIM modules that control the motors, measure the power and transmit data to the encoder or cable length meter (with the electromechanical solution)
• - A camera / webcam that enables the operator to visually control it (optional)
• - An audio module to make audio contact with the tenant

Supply line that connects the immobile or mobile supply unit with the mooring buoy. The cables for controlling the valve, the line for the fluid under pressure and the cable for the pressure sensor (digital barometer) are integrated in the supply line. The cable for consumer electricity, drinking water and LAN cable is optional. The mobile supply unit is anchored on the seabed. The electromechanical solution has a cable for controlling the motor and a cable for the line current (optional).

• - Anlegeboje (Gehäuse)
• - Einholring, mit dem man die Boje leichter einfängt
• - Schwimmblase, die man benötigt für das archimedischen Prinzip und für die Druckmessung
• - Elektromotor mit/ohne Bremse bei einer elektromechanischen Lösung
• - Barometer/Drucksensor um den Druck zu messen (Schrittgeber oder Kabellängenmesser)
• - Ankerkette, die mit der Verankerung verkettet ist
• - Druckventil (elektrische Steuerung bei der elektromechanischen Lösung)
• - Ankerring, der das Befestigen einer Ankerleine vereinfachen soll
• - Positionsleuchte, welche die Anlegeboje in Dunkelheit und in der Auftauchphase sichtbar macht
• - Infrastrukturleitung ist optional, wenn Strom, Wasser und oder LAN vorhanden sind
• - Anschlussstecker sind optional für Strom, Wasser und/oder LAN, wenn es vorhanden ist

Mooring buoy. This consists of:

• - mooring buoy (housing)
• - A hauling ring that makes it easier to catch the buoy
• - Swim bladder, which is needed for the Archimedean principle and for pressure measurement
• - Electric motor with / without brake for an electromechanical solution
• - Barometer / pressure sensor to measure the pressure (step generator or cable length meter)
• - Anchor chain chained to the anchor
• - Pressure valve (electrical control for the electromechanical solution)
• - Anchor ring, which should make it easier to attach an anchor line
• - Position light, which makes the mooring buoy visible in the dark and in the ascent phase
• - Infrastructure line is optional if electricity, water and / or LAN are available
• - Connection plugs are optional for electricity, water and / or LAN, if available

According to the Archimedean principle, the mooring buoy, supply line and anchor chain must be heavier than displacement when diving up and down. With a winch construction (electromechanical) it is the other way around. Here the components have to be lighter than the displacement.

Control by swim bladder and pressure sensors (barometer). In an Archimedean solution, the components (mooring buoy, supply hose, anchor chain) are heavier than the displacement. The buoy sinks when the air escapes from the swim bladder when the valve is open. The pressure decreases, the swim bladder gets smaller, the displacement decreases. The position (between the waterline and the bottom) of the mooring buoy can be determined via the pressure, which is passed on to the control unit. The pressure downstream of the compressor and in the supply line is also checked so that possible damage / problems can be identified.

Control by means of a step generator or cable length meter. In an electromechanical solution, the components are lighter than the displacement. The mooring buoy has the urge to climb up and is pulled down by a winch and gearbox. The location of the mooring buoy is over here measured by a step encoder or cable length meter. Another control is achieved via the power consumption on the cable winch motor.

1. 1. Anmelden via App/PWA:
   • Der Interessent meldet sich an bzw. erstellt ein Konto für sich über die App bzw. PWA. Basisdaten sind Name und Kontaktdaten (Mobilfunknummer, Email-Adresse, whatsapp-Konto usw.). Wenn er bereits bei einem Partner ein Konto hat, genügt eine Verifizierung über den Partner.
2. 2. Auswahl via App/PWA:
   • Über eine Seekarte kann man sich ein Zielgebiet zeigen lassen. Hier werden dann die möglichen Anlegebojen dargestellt. Weitere Informationen sind die Belegungen mit Belegungskalender.
3. 3. Konkretisierung via App/PWA:
   • Sollte aus Interesse eine Absicht werden, muss der Kunde Daten zum Wasserfahrzeug (Länge, Breite, Tiefgang, Schiffs-ID) und Bezahlart eingaben.
4. 4. Mietvertrag via App/PWA:
   • Hat der Kunde nun eine Anlegeboje ausgewählt, werden die örtlichen Gegebenheiten mit dem Wasserfahrzeug abglichen, damit das Wasserfahrzeug immer eine handbreit Wasser unter dem Kiel hat und es keine Kollision mit anderen Anlegebojen-Mietern gibt.
5. 5. Bezahlen via App/PWA:
   • Passt das Wasserfahrzeug zu den Örtlichkeiten, muss der Bojenmieter noch den Mietvertrag abschließen. Dies geschieht mittels Verifizierung, wie z. B. beim Online-Einkaufen oder mit Kreditkarte.
6. 6. Abstandsangabe zur Boje via App/PWA:
   • Die App zeigt die ungefähre Entfernung zur gemieteten Anlegeboje an, wenn das Mobilfunkgerat ein GPS -Modul besitzt.
7. 7. Steuerung der Anlegeboje via SIM-Karte und App/PWA:
   • Nur in dem Zeitraum, in dem man die Anlegeboje gemietet hat, kann man die Anlegeboje mittels Mobilgerät oder PC steuern. Die Notwendigkeit der Anwesenheit ist nicht gegeben, d. h. man kann die Anlegeboje aus weiter Entfernung ab- bzw. auftauchen lassen. Auch gibt es keine Beschränkung, wie oft man die Anlegeboje ab- bzw. auftauchen lässt, was gerade für längere Aufenthalte sehr vorteilhaft ist.
8. 8. Annäherung an die Anlegeboje:
   • Die Anlegeboje ist passiv und liegt auf dem Meeresgrund oder in einer Halterung. Wird die Anlegeboje über die SIM-Karte aktiviert, steigt sie nach der archimedischen oder der elektromechanischen Lösung auf. Mit Beginn der Aktivierung wird gleichzeitig die Positionslampe angeschaltet. So erkennt man die gemietete Anlageboje auch in Dunkelheit besser.
9. 9. Die Anlegeboje an der Wasseroberfläche:
   • Die Anlegeboje taucht an der Wasseroberfläche auf. Man kann das Wasserfahrzeug am Ankerring befestigen.
10. 10. Information via App/PWA:
    • Die App zeigt einen maximal zur Verfügung stehenden Schwellkreis an. Hiernach muss man seine Ankerleine bemessen. Die noch vorhandene Liegezeit wird angezeigt und der Tidenhub mit Tendenz. Weitere Informationen sind verfügbar und in der Patentanmeldung beschrieben.
11. 11. Anschlussstecker:
    • Gibt es an der Anlegeboje eine Trinkwasser-, Strom und/oder LAN-Versorgung, können diese nach den vertraglichen Regeln genutzt werden.
12. 12. Mietende:
    • X Stunden (z. B. 2 Stunden) vor Mietende, bekommt der aktuelle Mieter eine Information auf vereinbartem Kommunikationsweg, dass die Mietdauer abläuft und, wenn möglich, eine Verlängerung dazugekauft werden kann. Wenn es nicht möglich ist oder nicht gewollt ist, muss die Boje abgehangen werden.
13. 13. Passiver Zustand der Anlegeboje:
    • Nach der vereinbarten Mietdauer wird die Anlegeboje passiv geschaltet, d. h. der Zugriff auf die Steuerung der Anlegeboje über die SIM-Karte wird für den Mieter gesperrt. Die Boje sinkt langsam auf den Meeresgrund oder in die Halterung an Meeresgrund. Der passiv-Modus der Anlegeboje kann automatisch und/oder manuell geschaltet werden.
14. 14. Kontrolle via App/PWA:
    • Über den Drucksensor bzw. Schrittgeber kann man jederzeit kontrollieren in welcher Lage die Anlegeboje ist. Die Lage wird am Mobilgerät und/oder PC über die App bzw. PWA angezeigt.
    • Damit ist ein Missbrauch (Soll- und Ist-Vergleich) kontrollierbar, aber auch technische Mängel können erkannt werden. Eine Kamera ist in der Versorgungseinheit installiert, so dass das Bojenfeld überschaut werden kann.
15. 15. Übergeordnete Kontrolle /Key-User:
    • Der Betreiber oder sein Vertreter kann die Kontrolle über das Bojen-System jederzeit übernehmen, wenn z. B. Gefahr in Verzug ist, Wartungsarbeiten erfolgen sollen, Kosten nicht beglichen sind, oder, oder,....

The procedure has the following steps, which are not always absolutely necessary and the order of which can still change:

1. 1. Register via app / PWA:
   • The interested party registers or creates an account for themselves via the app or PWA. Basic data are name and contact details (mobile phone number, email address, whatsapp account, etc.). If he already has an account with a partner, verification via the partner is sufficient.
2. 2. Selection via app / PWA:
   • A target area can be shown using a nautical map. The possible mooring buoys are then displayed here. Further information is the occupancy with the occupancy calendar.
3. 3. Specification via app / PWA:
   • If there is an intention out of interest, the customer must enter data on the watercraft (length, width, draft, ship ID) and payment method.
4. 4. Rental agreement via app / PWA:
   • If the customer has now selected a mooring buoy, the local conditions are compared with the watercraft so that the watercraft always has a hand's width of water under the keel and there is no collision with other mooring buoy tenants.
5. 5. Payment via app / PWA:
   • If the watercraft fits the location, the buoy tenant still has to sign the rental agreement. This is done by means of verification, such as B. when shopping online or with a credit card.
6. 6. Distance to the buoy via app / PWA:
   • The app shows the approximate distance to the rented mooring buoy if the mobile device has a GPS module.
7. 7. Control of the mooring buoy via SIM card and app / PWA:
   • You can only control the mooring buoy using a mobile device or PC during the period in which you have rented the mooring buoy. There is no need to be present, ie the buoy can be lowered or raised from a great distance. There is also no limit to how often you can lower or lower the mooring buoy, which is particularly advantageous for longer stays.
8. 8. Approaching the mooring buoy:
   • The mooring buoy is passive and lies on the sea bed or in a holder. If the mooring buoy is activated via the SIM card, it rises according to the Archimedean or the electromechanical solution. When activation begins, the position light is switched on at the same time. This way you can see the rented investment buoy better, even in the dark.
9. 9. The mooring buoy on the water surface:
   • The mooring buoy appears on the surface of the water. You can attach the watercraft to the anchor ring.
10. 10. Information via app / PWA:
    • The app shows a maximum available threshold circuit. You have to measure your anchor line according to this. The remaining lying time is displayed and the tidal range with tendency. Further information is available and described in the patent application.
11. 11. Connector:
    • If there is drinking water, electricity and / or LAN supply at the mooring buoy, these can be used in accordance with the contractual rules.
12. 12. End of rental:
    • X hours (e.g. 2 hours) before the end of the rental period, the current tenant receives information via an agreed communication channel that the rental period is expiring and, if possible, an extension can be purchased. If it is not possible or not wanted, the buoy must be taken down.
13. 13. Passive state of the mooring buoy:
    • After the agreed rental period, the mooring buoy is switched to passive, ie access to the control of the mooring buoy via the SIM card is blocked for the tenant. The buoy sinks slowly to the seabed or into the holder on the seabed. The passive mode of the mooring buoy can be switched automatically and / or manually.
14. 14.Control via app / PWA:
    • The position of the buoy can be checked at any time via the pressure sensor or step generator. The location is displayed on the mobile device and / or PC via the app or PWA.
    • This means that misuse (target and actual comparison) can be controlled, but technical defects can also be identified. A camera is installed in the supply unit so that the buoy field can be overlooked.
15. 15. Superordinate control / key user:
    • The operator or his representative can take control of the buoy system at any time, if z. B. There is imminent danger, maintenance work is to be carried out, costs have not been paid, or, or, ....

• 1 Eine steuerbare Anlegeboje mit einer elektromechanischen Lösung im passiven Zustand, deren Versorgungseinheit immobil ist. Der Mieter nähert sich der reservierten Anlegeboje und stellt einen Kontakt mit der Datenbank her.
• 2 Eine steuerbare Anlegeboje mit einer elektromechanischen Lösung im aktiven Zustand, deren Versorgungseinheit immobil ist. Die Anlegeboje wurde über das Mobilfunkgerät aktiviert. Das Wasserfahrzeug ist angeleint.
• 3 Eine mobile Versorgungseinheit mit Steuereinheit, SIM-Modul (Mobilfunktechnologien), Kamera/Webcam mit oder ohne Audiomodul.
• 4 Eine steuerbare Anlegeboje mit einer archimedischen Lösung im passiven Zustand, deren Versorgungseinheit mobil ist. Der Mieter nähert sich der reservierten Anlegeboje und stellt einen Kontakt mit der Datenbank her.
• 5 Eine steuerbare Anlegeboje mit einer archimedischen Lösung im aktiven Zustand, deren Versorgungseinheit mobil ist. Die Anlegeboje wurde über das Mobilfunkgerät aktiviert. Das Wasserfahrzeug ist angeleint.
• 6 Eine steuerbare Anlegeboje mit einer archimedischen Lösung im aktiven Zustand, deren Versorgungseinheit mobil ist. Die Anlegeboje wurde über einen PC aktiviert. Das Wasserfahrzeug ist angeleint.
• 7 Die Anlegeboje für eine archimedische Lösung im passiven Zustand.
• 8 Die Anlegeboje für eine archimedische Lösung im aktiven Zustand.
• 9 Skizziert die App bzw. PWA für die Reservierung, Bezahlung, Steuerung usw. der Anlegeboje.

The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment with reference to several drawings.

• 1 A controllable mooring buoy with an electromechanical solution in the passive state, the supply unit of which is immobile. The tenant approaches the reserved mooring buoy and establishes contact with the database.
• 2 A controllable mooring buoy with an electromechanical solution in the active state, the supply unit of which is immobile. The mooring buoy was activated via the mobile device. The watercraft is on a leash.
• 3rd A mobile supply unit with control unit, SIM module (cellular technology), camera / webcam with or without audio module.
• 4th A controllable mooring buoy with an Archimedean solution in the passive state, the supply unit of which is mobile. The tenant approaches the reserved mooring buoy and establishes contact with the database.
• 5 A controllable mooring buoy with an Archimedean solution in an active state, the supply unit of which is mobile. The mooring buoy was activated via the mobile device. The watercraft is on a leash.
• 6th A controllable mooring buoy with an Archimedean solution in an active state, the supply unit of which is mobile. The mooring buoy was activated via a PC. The watercraft is on a leash.
• 7th The mooring buoy for an Archimedean solution in the passive state.
• 8th The mooring buoy for an Archimedean solution in the active state.
• 9 Outlines the app or PWA for reservation, payment, control etc. of the mooring buoy.

With 9 A person logs in (hereinafter referred to as tenant 25th ) via the app / PWA 14th on the tablet / PC 31 with your name and credit card at the mooring buoy rental. It gives the data on the watercraft 15th , a yacht, and has created an account with it. The tenant is planning a tour with two stops, each with a mooring buoy 1 in secluded bays.

In 1 is the tenant 25th with the yacht 15th near the mooring buoy 1 . He opens the installed app 14th on his mobile device 13th (Smartphone) and calls his first mooring buoy 1 on. The mooring buoy 1 is rented for 12:00 noon today until 12:00 noon tomorrow. The mooring buoy 1 is passive in a holding funnel 33 (Buoy basket) in the anchorage 7th . The pressure in the digital barometer is shown as the depth below the waterline. In this example, the mooring buoy is 3.5 m below the surface of the water. The ascent and descent is realized electromechanically and the supply unit is immobile.

The tenant 25th gives in the app 14th the command that the mooring buoy 1 should appear. The command is via a transmission mast 19th to the database 16 directed. Database 16 grants the release and sends the command to the SIM module 27 that it sent to the control unit 11 in the supply unit 10 forwards. The control unit 11 implements the command. The winch in the motor unit 32 releases the rope, ie the brake or the motor is released and the mooring buoy 1 begins to surface according to Archimedes' principle, at the same time the position light is 21 switched on. The mooring buoy rises and leaves the seabed. The change in pressure is shown on the display of the mobile device as a change in altitude to the waterline.

The mooring buoy 1 dives on the water surface 22nd on. The tenant 25th fetches the buoy with the hauling ring 9 ran and recognizes the investment buoy 1 using the SIM number, which is also on the mooring buoy 1 stands. He compares the ID on the mooring buoy 1 with the ID in the app 14th and is then sure that it is the mooring buoy he has rented 1 is. He fastened the anchor line 24 on the anchor ring 8th and consider the swell circle when calculating the length of the anchor line 24 .

Because this mooring buoy 1 with drinking water and LAN, it closes both connections to the connection unit 18th at.

The next day at 10:00 a.m. he will receive a reminder SMS that the rental period will end in 2 hours. He makes his yacht 15th ready to drive and cast off. So that no one else docks quickly, he gives on his mobile device 13th the command to submerge the mooring buoy 1 on. After z. B. 30 minutes checks the database 16 whether the pacer or the cable measuring device is on passive again and so the next tenant the buoy 1 can use.

During the trip to the second mooring buoy 1 the tenant looks 25th the location of the next mooring buoy 1 . The app 14th shows that the mooring buoy 1 is passive at a depth of 2 meters and still 31 nautical miles away. The second mooring buoy 1 lies in a very lonely bay and the supply unit 10 ( 3rd ) is mobile. There is no other infrastructure such as drinking water, electricity or LAN. He made an appointment to meet some friends in this buoy field. Via the premium app 14th he recognizes which of his friends is already there.

When he arrives it is already getting dark and his smartphone battery 13th is empty. A passenger calls the charterer and asks him to stop the mooring buoy 1 via PC 32 ( 6th ) to activate. The control unit 11 is about the database 16 activated and the compressor 28 pushes air into the swim bladder 6th ( 7th and 8th ). The mooring buoy 1 begins to surface and the position light 21 can also be seen well under water.

When he wakes up the next day, he already has three reminder SMS messages on his charged smartphone 13th . Since he does not want to buy any more rental time, he hurries and casts off. The landlord of the buoy field saw on the camera that the tenant had untied the lines.

After an hour, the database reports that the pressure in the mooring buoy is no longer falling, although the control valve is set. The passive state that the mooring buoy should now have has not been reached. When checking via camera, he sees that the mooring buoy is being used without payment. A decision must now be made here.

The renter checks his account again on the way. Apart from the costs for drinking water, no further costs were incurred.

The landlord / operator was able to credit the rental fee paid to his account. He analyzes the utilization and availability of his fields. He has concluded a maintenance and servicing contract with the provider company. He controls his buoy field himself.

For the app / PWA, the operator / landlord pays a small percentage per rental unit to the manufacturer, which updates the app / PWA and, if necessary, upgrades it. It also manages the basic and premium accounts of the customers.

List of reference symbols

No.

designation

1

Mooring buoy

2

Anchor chain / anchor rope

3

supply line

4th

Barometer / pressure sensor

5

Control valve

6th

Swim bladder

7th

anchoring

8th

Anchor ring

9

Recovery ring

10

Supply unit

11

Control unit

12th

Solar unit / wind turbine

13th

Mobile device

14th

APP / PWA

15th

Watercraft

16

Database / EDP

17th

Cell tower

18th

Connection unit

19th

Transmission mast

20th

Infrastructure management

21st

Position light

22nd

Water surface

23

Seabed / seabed

24

Anchor line

25th

Tenant

26th

Camera / webcam

27

SIM module with SIM card

28

Compressor unit

29

battery

30th

Supply buoy

31

Pc

32

Motor unit

33

Buoy basket

Claims (1)

A buoy system that is controlled via SIM cards (SIM modules) and operated via an app (application software) / PWA (progressive web app) and has the following features: a) the commands are sent to the buoy system via the SIM card b) the SIM card is activated for the user for a limited time via the database c) the SIM card can be used to trigger an emergency call to the buoy system d ) the test information is sent to the database via the SIM card, which is then displayed in the app / PWA e) the SIM card is used to operate the camera or webcam that has the mooring buoy in view. f) all data on user accounts, buoy systems and SIM cards are managed via a database g) the buoy system is operated via the app / PWA (e.g. ascent and descent of the buoy) h) via the app / PWA can be rented and reserved for the buoy system i) the app / PWA can be used to pay for the services of the buoy system and the rental costs j) the app / PWA provides the user with the location of the (system) buoy ( from the sea or lake bed to the water surface), the local conditions (e.g. water depth, temperature, etc.) are displayed and compares safety-relevant data such as B. Draft, ship length, swell circle, etc. k) The app / PWA can be used to rent several SIM cards / buoy systems in parallel or in series I) The mobile supply unit does not require a connection to the mainland and works independently using solar, wind power and mobile networks

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